Nurse (RN)-Hospice Care

About the role

Provide direct patient care in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and ambulatory surgery centers. Assess patient conditions and develop appropriate care plans. Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians. Monitor and document patient vital signs and medical history. Assist with procedures such as tube feedings, wound care, and dialysis. Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care. Educate patients and their families on disease management and self-care techniques. Utilize electronic medical record systems (such as Epic) to document patient information accurately.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and ambulatory surgery centers.
• Assess patient conditions and develop appropriate care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Monitor and document patient vital signs and medical history.
• Absorb with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Educate patients and their families on disease management and self-care techniques.
• Utilize electronic medical record systems (such as Epic) to document patient information accurately.

Requirements

• Nursing: 1 year (Required)
• Hospice: 1 year (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)
• RN (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)

Qualifications

• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to assess patient conditions and make critical decisions in emergency situations (such as in the ER).
• Proficiency in using medical equipment and technology.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Attention to detail in documenting patient information, including ICD-9 codes for accurate billing.
• Experience in specialized areas such as ophthalmology or ambulatory surgery centers is a plus.

Skills

• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to assess patient conditions and make critical decisions in emergency situations (such as in the ER).
• Proficiency in using medical equipment and technology.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Attention to detail in documenting patient information, including ICD-9 codes for accurate billing.
• Experience in specialized areas such as ophthalmology or ambulatory surgery centers is a plus.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Part-time

Medical Specialty

Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Physical Setting

• Assisted living facility
• Inpatient
• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Outpatient
• Rehabilitation center

Job Types

Part-Time

License/Certification

• BLS Certification (Required)
• RN (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute

Naperville, IL (Required)

Who We Are

Family Paramount Hospice stands committed to providing exceptional hospice care in Naperville, Illinois, embracing patients and their families with warmth, dedication, and love. Beyond meeting physical needs, our goal is to bring comfort and smiles, ensuring dignity and respect in every moment. Trust us for the well-being and happiness of loved ones as our compassionate caregivers extend care to our patients.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide optimal comfort and dignity to our patients throughout their end-of-life journey. We will achieve this by focusing on patient and family-centered goals, addressing not only their medical needs but also providing care for their mental and spiritual well-being during this significant journey.